The Struggle for Library Funding in a Neoliberal Landscape

This chapter examines the severe funding cuts to public libraries in San Diego, juxtaposed with rising police budgets. The discussion highlights the historical context of this issue and the ongoing struggle for libraries within a neoliberal framework that undervalues their societal contributions.

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All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.

The Library Funding Cliff
Anarchism In Uruguay feat. Andrew, Pt. 2
RFK Jr. Breaks the Medical System
How ICE Is Targeting Students for Deportation
Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #10

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RFK Jr. Breaks the Medical System

https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/autism/114853

https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/28/health/fda-vaccine-peter-marks-resigns/index.html

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/31/trump-administration-hiv-research-grant-cuts

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rfk-jr-to-gut-vaccine-promotion-and-hiv-prevention-office-sources-say/

https://archive.ph/z2Fyx

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1839225/

https://www.axios.com/2025/03/29/rfk-jr-body-shames-west-virginia-governor

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/hhs-taps-anti-vaccine-activist-look-debunked-links-autism-vaccines-sou-rcna198214

https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/31/health/vaccine-grants-cancelled-pediatricians/index.html